SLOW-COOKED MEXICAN MEAT LOAF

Slow-Cooked Mexican Meat Loaf image

Chopped onion and garlic plus spicy seasonings add outstanding flavor to this attractive round loaf. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
12 saltines, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

Cut three 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, saltines, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a round loaf. Place in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 hours., Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter., Spread remaining ketchup over top.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges